Background Readings

Taylor, P. (2001). 10 Key stages toward effective participatory curriculum development: 2. Experience and learning in international co-operation. Retrieved from http://www.socialforestry.org.vn/document/pcd%20toolbook/overview%20pcden/10%20key%20stages%20towards%20effective%20participatory%20curriculum%20development.pdf Links to an external site.. ISBN 3-908156-03-3.

City of Chandler. (n.d.). Project management methodology guidelines: Project management methodology & step-by-step guide to managing successful projects. Chandler, Arizona. Retrieved from http://www.chandleraz.gov/content/pm000pmmethodologygde.pdf Links to an external site.

Wiersum, K. F. (1984). Developing strategies for social forestry: A conceptual approach (Working paper). Honolulu, Hawaii: Environment and Policy Institute, East-West Center.

Video Lecture

Please view the follow video lecture for Module III Topic 4.

3.4 Requisites of Successful Social Forestry Activity

Self-directed Test

There is no self-directed test for this week.

Online Discussion

Forum Activity 3.4: Social Forestry Technologies

Follow the instructions at Online Discussions page to participate in Forum Activity 3.4: Social Forestry Technologies.

Discussion Question

Your organization held a seminar-workshop about silviculture and expected 50 upland farmers to attend the program. On the actual implementation, however, 100 upland farmers attended the program. Would you consider your program successful? Why or why not? Explain your answer using a concept taught in the lecture video using less than 500 words.

Assignments

Assignment 3.3: Elements of Social Forestry Programs (Due)

Assignment 3.3: Elements of Social Forestry Programs is due this week. Make sure to upload your answer to Assignment 3.3 Dropbox on or before Day 7 of the week by 11:59 PM.

Assignment 3.4.1: Constraints and Requisites for Successful Social Forestry

Start working on Assignment 3.4.1: Constrains and Requisites for Successful Social Forestry. The assignment will be opened on Tuesday right after you view the video lecture on Monday of this week. It is due on Day 7 of next week by 11:59 PM. For detailed procedures, requirements and grading criteria to complete the assignment, follow the instructions at Assignment 3.4.1: Constraints and Requisites for Successful Social Forestry.

Assignment 3.4.2: Concept Paper for a Social Forestry Program

Start working on Assignment 3.4.2: Concept Paper for a Social Forestry Program. The assignment will be opened on Tuesday right after you view the video lecture on Monday of this week. It is due on Day 7 of next week by 11:59 PM. For detailed procedures, requirements and grading criteria to complete the assignment, follow the instructions at Assignment 3.4.2: Concept Paper for a Social Forestry Program.